Worcester County Public Schools School District
School District · Newark, Maryland
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
13
5 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
13
5 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Worcester County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Worcester County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ocean City Elementary
Ocean City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stephen Decatur Middle
Berlin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Showell Elementary
Berlin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#1 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,643
+$4,353 vs Maryland median
District size
6,848 students
Smaller than Maryland median
The short answer
Worcester County Public Schools ranks #1 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Worcester County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ocean City Elementary (9.8/10), Stephen Decatur Middle (9.3/10), and Showell Elementary (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Worcester County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Worcester County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean City Elementary | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Stephen Decatur Middle | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Showell Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Snow Hill Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Pocomoke Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Pocomoke Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Buckingham Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Berlin Intermediate | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Snow Hill High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Stephen Decatur High | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Worcester County Public Schools
Worcester County Public Schools is a Newark, Maryland school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,848 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $22,643 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Worcester County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ocean City Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Worcester County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.7% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Worcester County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Worcester County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Worcester County Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Newark
- Total Enrollment
- 6,848
- Teachers (FTE)
- 606
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Worcester County Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Worcester County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Worcester County Public Schools is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Worcester County Public Schools?
Worcester County Public Schools spends $22,643 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worcester County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Worcester County Public Schools is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Worcester County Public Schools?
Ocean City Elementary is the highest-rated school in Worcester County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Worcester County Public Schools?
Across schools in Worcester County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Worcester County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Worcester County Public Schools has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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